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Travel Nurse Pay in Independence, MO

Based on 128 live assignments in Independence listing weekly pay. That's $134/wk below the Missouri median of $1,989.

$1,855

Median /wk

$1,710–$1,952

Typical range /wk

$2,877

Top posted /wk

Stipends and rent in Independence

$1,267/wk

Max tax-free stipend (GSA: $113/night lodging + $68/day meals)

$1,395/mo

Typical rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$6,643/mo

Left after rent at typical pay here ($1,855/wk)

GSA FY2027 per diem rates set the most an agency can usually pay tax-free for housing and meals. Your agency's stipend may be lower.

Pay by specialty in Independence

Specialties with at least 3 assignments listing pay. Tap one for its pay across Missouri.

Specialty
Median
Typical range
Medical / Surgical
$1,936
$1,929 – $2,001
ICU / Critical Care
$1,800
$1,743 – $1,889
Emergency / Trauma
$1,784
$1,693 – $1,822
Operating Room
$1,656
$1,606 – $1,656
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Figures use the weekly pay posted on each assignment. "Typical range" is the middle half of assignments (25th to 75th percentile). Agency pay is an estimate; confirm before you accept.